General Manager

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Full time
Location: Worthing
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We are an award-winning packaging manufacturer based in Hampshire, providing packaging solutions to a wide range of markets, including automotive, defence, and engineering sectors. We are now looking for a General Manager to work alongside and support our current Managing Director to take the business to the next stage of its journey, as we have strong aspirations for growth in the future.

BASIC SALARY:

£50,000 - £60,000

BENEFITS: · Company Bonus · Pension · Life Assurance · 23 Days Holiday

LOCATION:

Hampshire

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS:

Basingstoke, Aldershot, Worthing, Portsmouth, Guildford, Southampton

JOB DESCRIPTION:

General Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager - packaging manufacturing, packaging solutions

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be directly responsible for the 3 current department managers: Office, Design, and Production. You will also oversee the other 20 members of staff, resolving any customer service issues, liaising with 3rd parties, handling Health and Safety, maintenance issues, design, and any disciplinary matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage up to 20 members of staff across Office, Design, and Production. Maintain minimum raw material stock levels. Organise machine and transport maintenance plans, including preventative maintenance visits. Oversee site and building maintenance. Responsible for people management, recruitment, motivation, training, and development. Ensure health and safety compliance. Manage and control all expenditure within agreed budgets. Maintain the ISO Quality Assurance Accreditation Programme. Provide leadership, strategic direction, and facilities management to the unit. Set high personal and professional standards in line with company policy.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: We welcome applications from individuals who meet the following criteria: Proven track record in general, operational, or manufacturing management, preferably from the packaging industry (not essential). Customer-facing experience is desirable. Hands-on management style. Organised yet flexible individual. Knowledge of ISO9001 and ISO14001. Experience in working to and developing processes. Drive, enthusiasm, and an authoritative presence. Good interpersonal skills. Able to work autonomously with a methodical and careful approach.

THE COMPANY: We are an award-winning manufacturer of packaging solutions across various markets, including automotive, defence, and engineering. We have strong aspirations to grow and are seeking a natural leader to support the current Managing Director and our future plans.

Our products include corrugated packaging, foam packaging, and wooden cases. We combine high-quality products, expert technical support, outstanding customer service, and innovative approaches to meet our customers' specific needs.

PROSPECTS: There is a genuine opportunity to become Managing Director of the business within a short to medium period, subject to certain criteria and objectives being met.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles or markets: Packaging, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Director, Production Director, Operations Director, General Manager, Business Manager.

INTERESTED?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client; therefore, any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded to us directly.

REF:

IP17882, Wallace Hind Selection

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